Removing Outer Side Member (Front Section)

Information 

Only make cuts in the top plate. Make sure not to damage the plate underneath when doing this.

Information 

Mark cuts A and D  in accordance with the new part. Make sure to leave an overlap of approx. 30 mm with respect to the body.

1. Mark and make cut -A-  . > Distance 210 mm 

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   Cut A

2. Mark and make cut -D-  . > Distance 93 mm 

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   Cut D

3. Disconnect connection points.
   1. 3.1  Drill out spotwelds in the area -A-  .

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      Punch rivets

   2. 3.2  Remove punch rivets in area -B-  using > VAS 852 001 - dent removal unit  and > VAS 6790 - compact booster  .

      >5X00IN23 REPLACING PUNCH RIVETS AND PENETRATED JOINTS

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      Punch rivets

4. Bend up edge -1-  in door aperture.

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   Edge in door aperture

   1. 4.1  Heat bonding areas using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower  .
   2. 4.2  Bend up edge -1-  in door aperture using > VAS 6635 - crimping pliers set, 4-piece  .
5. Heat bonding areas > Bonding areas  using > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower  .

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   Bonding areas

6. Remove outer side member (front section).